Baigan Bharta (eggplant) Recipe - Cooking Index

Baigan Bharta (eggplant)

Cuisine: Indian
Type: Vegetables
Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 2 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs  Eggplant
4 lbs  Onions - finely chopped (large)
3 lbs  Tomatoes - chopped (large)
1 teaspoon  Red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon  Turmeric powder
1 x  Fresh ginger - (1 inch), chopped fine
6 x  Garlic - crushed
1 teaspoon  Coriander powder
4   Black cardamoms - crushed
6   White cardamoms - crushed
1 1/2 x  Butter - (6 oz)
  Fresh coriander leaves - to garnish

Recipe Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook eggplant for 20 minutes in open pan. Remove and skin well. Mash with a spoon. Melt butter and fry onions until light brown. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve with rice pilaf or chapatis.

Source:
Aditi, Washington, DC

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